temperament (Meaning)
temperament (n)
your usual mood
excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly)
an adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyboard instrument) so that the scale can be used to play in different keys
temperament (v. t.)
Internal constitution; state with respect to the relative proportion of different qualities, or constituent parts.
Due mixture of qualities; a condition brought about by mutual compromises or concessions.
The act of tempering or modifying; adjustment, as of clashing rules, interests, passions, or the like; also, the means by which such adjustment is effected.
Condition with regard to heat or cold; temperature.
A system of compromises in the tuning of organs, pianofortes, and the like, whereby the tones generated with the vibrations of a ground tone are mutually modified and in part canceled, until their number reduced to the actual practicable scale of twelve tones to the octave. This scale, although in so far artificial, is yet closely suggestive of its origin in nature, and this system of tuning, although not mathematically true, yet satisfies the ear, while it has the convenience that the same twelve fixed tones answer for every key or scale, C/ becoming identical with D/, and so on.
The peculiar physical and mental character of an individual, in olden times erroneously supposed to be due to individual variation in the relations and proportions of the constituent parts of the body, especially of the fluids, as the bile, blood, lymph, etc. Hence the phrases, bilious or choleric temperament, sanguine temperament, etc., implying a predominance of one of these fluids and a corresponding influence on the temperament.
Synonyms & Antonyms of temperament
Synonyms:
Synonyms:
- sensitivity
- character
- viewpoint
- mode
- sensibility
- judgement
- expression
- tone
- conviction
- individuality
- opinion
- humor
- angle
- setup
- inclination
- frame
- cheer
- judgment
- strain
- sentiment
- notion
- sensitiveness
- habit
- emotion
- identity
- passion
- slant
- mind-set
- standpoint
- perspective
- view
- responsiveness
- persuasion
- feeling
- vein
- belief
temperament Sentence Examples
- The dog's temperament was gentle and playful, making him a perfect companion for families.
- The salesman's fiery temperament often landed him in trouble.
- The artist's temperament was volatile, with bursts of inspiration and periods of self-doubt.
- The boss's calm temperament kept the office atmosphere peaceful.
- The child's temperament changed drastically after his parents' divorce.
- The animal's aggressive temperament made it dangerous to approach.
- The musician's melancholic temperament was reflected in his haunting melodies.
- The politician's charismatic temperament drew large crowds to his rallies.
- The therapist used a test to assess the patient's temperament.
- The employee's irritable temperament caused conflicts with her colleagues.
FAQs About the word temperament
your usual mood, excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly), an adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyb
disposition, attitude,temper, outlook, grain, heart, mind,nature, spirit, personality
No antonyms found.
The dog's temperament was gentle and playful, making him a perfect companion for families.
The salesman's fiery temperament often landed him in trouble.
The artist's temperament was volatile, with bursts of inspiration and periods of self-doubt.
The boss's calm temperament kept the office atmosphere peaceful.
